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How to pronounce pancakes in American English
“pancakes” pronunciation by American speakers
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“pancakes” in real sentences — American speakers
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What happens with those pancakes?
NSF
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Well did you like pancakes and sauce I mean pancakes and uh or french toast and
Dept of Justice
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those balloons went flat as pancakes.
NIST
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